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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Report of Matters Introduced (New Business)
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:19 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by invocation from Pastor Melva L. Henderson from World Outreach and Bible Training Center. There was a moment of silence for the victims of the Molston Coors shooting. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of February 11, 2020 and special meeting of February 27, 2020? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.    Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
191789 01.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.    Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191363 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to regulations, requirements, and procedures for various licenses and permits.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191466 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter? All members of the Common Council indicated reading the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter. The question was put: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council: Mary Harrell? Ms. Harrell indicated that she was present. Ald. Kovac moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purposes of hearing oral arguments on behalf of the complainant or the licenses in opposition to the report and recommendation and then a statement by the City Attorney. There were no objections. Appearing to address the Common Council: Mary Harrell Tyrone St. Junior, City Attorney's Office Ald. Kovac moved that the committee now rises. There were no objections. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Hearing no motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in File Number 191466 was called.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191304 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendations of the Public Works Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter? All members of the Common Council indicated reading the report and recommendations of the Public Works Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Hearing no motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Public Works Committee as contained in File Number 191304 was called.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191574 35.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to special event permits.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to amend Substittute 3 by replacing Part 5 with the following Part 5: Part 5. Section 105-55.5-1-b of the code is amended to read: b. "Class A event" means a special event >>, other than a Class AA event, << requiring >> at least << 100 [[or more]] hours of service as determined by the police department, based on the size, nature and location of the event. (Prevailed 15-0)
PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191574 4 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to special event permits.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
191690 06.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191260 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate unimproved West McKinley Avenue from North 54th Street east to a point, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191604 18.ResolutionResolution relating to a lease and service agreement for the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic system on a City-owned closed landfill at 1600 E College Ave.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191616 19.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191623 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal Incorporated for construction activities at 1329 North Cass Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191625 111.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of street occupancy permits to Stevens Construction for construction activities at 511 North Broadway, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191653 112.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to WE Energies for construction activities at 323 North Jefferson Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191655 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $319,800 for a total estimated cost of $332,820.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191656 014.ResolutionResolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $35,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $360,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191657 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $911,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,696,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
191658 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,391,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,566,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191660 017.ResolutionResolution confirming the City Engineer is authorized to apply for four Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants for the 2020-2024 application cycle, with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191662 018.ResolutionResolution rescinding various special privileges that are no longer necessary.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191663 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute three State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for three projects at various intersections in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $4,850,100, with an estimated grantor share of $3,880,080, and an estimated City share of $970,020.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191664 120.ResolutionResolution to authorize the naming of West Champions Way between West Green Tree Road and North Industrial Road as a private road, located in the 9th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191697 021.ResolutionResolution approving Acknowledgment and Consent Agreement among the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County and Wisconsin Lutheran High School concerning part of 8001 W. Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee and a partial release by the City of restrictions and covenants from a 1960 deed affecting that property, in the 10th Aldermanic District, and approving ancillary sewer and water easement related matters in the 3rd and 10th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191755 022.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West National Avenue (STH 59) from South 39th Street to South 1st Street, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $2,700,000 with an estimated City share of $675,000 and a grantor share of $2,025,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191321 023.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to streetcar smart kiosks.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191281 124.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the responsibilities and authority of the department of employee relations.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs added as a cosponsor.
PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191708 125.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191709 126.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191330 027.ResolutionResolution directing the Chief Information Officer in the Department of Administration to establish a management training protocol in relation to new software platforms for affected City departments.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191641 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for the City’s Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Arrangement programs.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191643 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for voluntary benefits for City employees.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191644 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for a benefits communication tool for City employees.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191681 031.ResolutionResolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191710 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191713 033.ResolutionResolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2020.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191714 134.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving various agreements relating to the Compete Milwaukee 2020 transitional jobs program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191734 235.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191299 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191586 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administration corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191707 038.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191725 039.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit Recommendation Follow-Up 2020.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191726 040.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of City Resources Hotline 2019 Annual Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191426 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an appeal from Kristopher Kier for property damage.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191501 242.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2546-2548 W. Medford Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Quality Real Estate Services LLC c/o Kwame A. Grayson, Sr.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191507 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2862 N. 51st Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jerry Vang.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191575 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2461 S. 6th Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Pyramax Bank and Jose Navarro Jr.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191608 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3812 S. 92nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Gail L. Mohrbacker.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191620 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191628 147.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bill.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191637 248.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1128 S. 10th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ernesto Martinez Enterprises Inc. (application made by Ernesto Martinez).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191659 049.ResolutionResolution relative to the cancellation of a special improvement bill placed on the 2017-2022 Tax Rolls.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191691 150.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4469 N. 20th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Dation Washington Sr. and Barbara J. Washington.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191694 151.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8510 W. Villard, in the 2nd Aldermanic District, to its former owner Euwell D. Blevins.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191695 252.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3265 N. 12th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Tory Gardener.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191717 153.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3240 N. 36th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Charles R. Hall.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191720 254.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4627 N. 49th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Jacqueline S. Edwards.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191504 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4843 N. 51st Boulevard, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Kelly L.M. and Becky L. McChristion-Bradley (application made by Sheldon Thompson c/o Paw Solutions LLC).PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191505 156.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2971 N. 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to its former owner 123 Helping Hands Personal Care Agency LLC c/o Debbie Lewis.

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved to return this file back to committee. (Prevailed 15-0)
REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191716 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2943 N. 24th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ashley Chipley.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Video Video
191076 058.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Nasif Bowie for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
191119 059.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of John EllenbeckerDISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
191680 060.ResolutionResolution relation to the claim of Kanika WardDISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     The following files were taken from committee:    Not available
191617 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2859 N. 8th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Nine Two Five Investments LLC (application made by Randy Walker).TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191617 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2859 N. 8th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Nine Two Five Investments LLC (application made by Randy Walker).

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 15-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
191617 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2859 N. 8th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Nine Two Five Investments LLC (application made by Randy Walker).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
191724 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s opposition to any increase in the size and weight limits for trucks on federal highways.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191724 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s opposition to any increase in the size and weight limits for trucks on federal highways.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191495 161.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to temporary variance permits to exceed noise and vibration standards.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191632 162.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191634 163.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191627 064.ResolutionResolution relative to the acceptance of 2019 grant funding from Laboratory System Improvement Program (L-SIP) Gap Projects - Proposal for Strengthening Local Public Health Laboratory System.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191635 065.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a 2019/20 Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Task Force agreement.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191636 066.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a 2019/20 Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force agreement.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191645 167.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving short-term property leases for security purposes related to the 2020 Democratic National ConventionADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191670 068.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of a 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191688 069.AppointmentReappointment of Niel Thoreson to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191441 070.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of City Development and the Director of the Department of Administration to collaborate to identify 10 multi-unit properties that can be used as emergency housing by the end of 2020.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper and Coggs added as cosponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191517 171.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the Bryan and Mary Coughlin House at 5027 W. North Avenue in the 15th Ald. DistrictADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191671 072.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 49 (Cathedral Place), in the 4th Aldermanic District, to allow donations to Tax Incremental District No. 74 (North 35th Street and West Capitol Drive), in the 7th Aldermanic District, and authorizing additional public infrastructure expenditures within the one-half mile radius of the Tax Incremental District No. 49 boundary.

Minutes note: Ald. Hamilton and Dodd added as cosponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191673 073.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 1021 West Grant Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191678 074.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 46 (New Arcade Project), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191679 075.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 60 (Milwaukee Intermodal Passenger Station Project), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191519 076.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Department reporting the feasibility of creating a facility for the production of industrial hemp at the Century City development.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191651 077.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development regarding a plan to require developers to be responsible to monitor and maintain City-owned properties being held off the market for potential development.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs listed as the sponsor.
PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191712 278.ResolutionSubstitute resolution designating the observation of Black History Month to be an official City event held annually.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191682 079.AppointmentReappointment of Robert Joseph to the Business Improvement District #2 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191683 080.AppointmentReappointment of Ann Pieper Eisenbrown to the Business Improvement District #2 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191685 081.AppointmentAppointment of Tracy Staedter to the Business Improvement District #16 by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181806 082.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works and Dept. of Administration - Office of Small Business relating to residents preference program goals and failure of contractors to meet these goals, analysis of the reasons these contractors are failing to meet these goals and actions the departments are taking to address these deficiencies in 2019.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
190392 083.AppointmentReappointment of Thomas Bernacchi to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
191514 084.CommunicationCommunication from MENTOR Greater Milwaukee relating to ongoing efforts aimed at promoting mentorship in the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Video Video
     RECOMMENDED FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Video Video
191782 085.ResolutionResolution rescinding Common Council File Number 191565, a substitute resolution certifying that the Exposition Center expansion to be developed by the Wisconsin Center District meets the conditions set forth in Wis. Stats. 229.50(1)(a)(1)(a)-(e).

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to refer this file to committee.
REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
191800 086.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
     This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.    Not available